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Delilah-Dead and Loving It

2010-10-29T13:14:00.001-07:00

Here is our sweet Delilah, the victim of an untimely and unexplained death. Resting in Peace in a dark mausoleum guarded by ghouls.

Someone waits for her to rise from her deathly slumber. What's taking so Long!

The perfect visage of timeless sleep. No dreams for Delilah but soon...a nightmare!

In the meantime, someone is nodding off...

Delilah opens her eyes to a strange scene. Her eyes immediately adjust to the darkness and her vision seems heightened as well. And what she sees around her...

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...

Where am I, she softly whispers as she looks around her. Who are you? she asks of the silent sentinels...but they do not answer her.

Wha...sleeping...I was not sleeping. I am the essence of nightmares incarnate. Who dares...

Delilah gasps as she realizes she is awakening in a mausoleum instead of in her own bed. Is she dead? Confusion sets in.

Its about time you awakened. I've been waiting here forever!

I must be dreaming! That's it...its just a very nasty nightmare. No more chocolate bon bons right before bed!

Who are you and what am I doing here? What have you done to me? Am I dead? I want my mother...now!

Get off of me you vile little creatures!

What on earth am I wearing? Is this a robe? Why aren't I cold? I can't possibly be seen in this...this...

Is that all you can do...ask questions? Look in the trunk.

What trunk...oh...that trunk. Thank you...I think...

Hmmmm, what do we have here?

I can't believe I got myself into this. Ghouls would you please give her a hand and hurry her up!

No, no! That's ok. I am doing just fine without any help Thank you. Please, just stay right there!

Very well. Just Hurry it up will you. We haven't got all night. Well...actually we do but then the sun rises and messes everything up!

Well...this could work. I guess. Better than what I am wearing now...a shroud. Its so...so, last century!

Well, we will not be needing these yet. Might as well be patient. It is not as if I will run out of time since I have been around for a millenium now.

A while later...

That's much better! Undead with style. The only way to go!

Ah, some progress at last. I thirst... Mmmm, AB-...a rare vintage.

Mmmmmm. Are these blood rubies? Hey...they match my eyes!

Thirsty Horace?

Such a glutton!

I just love these wings! I guess I couldn't get more "Goth" than this. My friends will be so envious!

And just who do you think you are?

Off with you! I have enough to deal with tonight without having unwanted passengers on my person!

Can I actually fly with these wings...um...creepy guy...

Hey! Are you listening? I think I am ready to go now.

It is about time young lady! It is not wise to make your maker wait. I could lop off your head if I desired to. Just you remember who is the master here!

(Whispering to the ghouls) Did he just call himself my master? Boy does he have a lot to learn!

Finally ready? I think I am going to live to regret this one!

Oh...look what I found! I think I will name you Fred. Oooooo, you tickle!

Gads! Would you look at the time. Half the night already wasted and I have so much I must teach you before sunrise. Put your little friend down and let us go!

Can I bring...um what are your names? You don't have names! Well, then you are Gracie and you are George. Can I bring Gracie and George? Pleeeeease!

I couldn't help myself...she had such a lovely neck. It was just screaming to be bitten. I must learn to curb my appetite a bit...mutter...mutter...mutter.

And just who invited you along!

Happy Halloween to all and to all, a spooky night!

Um.....It's been a while...

2010-08-30T09:24:00.000-07:00

So much for daily entries. Oh well. Make this my "once in a while" blog. ;> I'm still puttering along. Not much has changed. I won an honorable mention in a doll contest. I won a new Delilah Noir doll. I am looking forward to receiving her in the mail. Here is the link to the site:
http://www.delilahnoir.com/Articles.asp?ID=236 I entered at the last minute and I didn't take the time to add the polish so I figure that an honorable mention is pretty cool. I am going to sew today. I have been getting up earlier which is a good thing. I want to start taking the corgie's for a walk each day. I went to see Doc. Brown and he said a lot of what I am dealing with health wise is directly related to all the stress I am under these days. I may call him back to ask for some blood tests so we can rule out stuff like Mono.

I have become fascinated by a story on MSNBC about a woman named Huguette Clark. She is a recluse heiress who also collects and loves dolls. Everyone is worried that she is being controlled by her attorney and her accountant. Supposedly she wants no contact with the outside world including her relatives. She has no children and is divorced. She is reported to have admitted herself into a hospital in New York. I can't help but wonder what she does all day every day. She is 104 years old. I hope and pray that she isn't just lying there in a hospital bed with no one to talk to and nothing to do. Does anyone ever read to her? Does she at least have a tv to watch? Does she ever buy new dolls to play with? Does she ever get to sit outside in a garden somewhere? I know what it is like to "go hermit".

I am tempted to send her one of my fairy dolls but I don't know how to get it past her attorney and accountant. Supposedly, all the cards and flowers sent to her are refused. The "Legal Duo" sold one of her Renoir Paintings and her Stradivarius violin under fishy circumstances and now they are selling one of her properties in Conn. Ever since the article by Bill Dedman was published there has been an outcry by the public to find out if she is ok. The Manhattan district attorney's office is looking into how Huguette Clark is being cared for and how her finances are being handled. The city Human Resources Administration confirmed it's working with prosecutors on Clark's case and has been in touch with the unnamed hospital where she lives. I hope that they work quickly so that her remaining years are filled with people who love her and will care for her. I so hope the hospital staff is kind to her and spends time with her so she isn't so alone. I think she is being isolated on purpose by her attorney and her accountant. It doesn't matter if she is rich or poor...Solitude is both a blessing and a curse.

Start of my Daily Journal 2/2/09

2009-02-02T19:38:00.000-08:00

I haven't used my blog for a long while. I doubt that anyone will read it but I have decided to try to keep a daily journal here...starting today. A brief bio. I was born on April 16 19something in Heidelberg, Germany. I am old enough to know better but still young enough to keep trying anyway. I am 5'7'' tall with hazel eyes and hair that it sometimes brown/black and sometimes salt and pepper. I am a bit overweight but I have been losing weight because I often don't eat dinner. (I get to that time of night and I am too nauseous to eat.) I have 2 grown children, one in Tennessee and one living here with my husband Brandon and I. We live in New England in our little box that we are buying back from the bank. We have two Corgies (a male and a female) who we just adore! My little girl Fergie is asleep on my lap as we speak. I am currently and unhappily unemployed and have been approved for the medical part of SSI and SSDI. I am still waiting for the verdict on the non medical part. Brandon is a now permanent employee of the National Park Service after 5 years of working as a seasonal park ranger. Now hows that for determination. My musical preferences are very eclectical as are my movie and book preferences. More later as you get to know me. I love sewing, historical clothing, haute couture, photography, story telling and fashion/BJD dolls. I am a 2D/3D graphic artist by trade with 8+ years experience in the computer game industry. I loved creating computer art for games. Then along came Endomitriosis and Adhesions and changed my life forever.

goldenheart threads

2008-07-16T10:53:00.001-07:00

Myspace Kisses Graphics - More Kisses Images

Here is a chance to win a beautiful Nobility BJD!

2008-01-06T15:44:00.000-08:00

The Arrival of my Half Elf

2007-06-25T11:46:00.000-07:00

http://s177.photobucket.com/albums/w207/goldenheart_album/Limhwa%20Arrival/

My Ringwraith Costume Commission

2007-04-25T09:20:00.000-07:00

I was recently commissioned to make a Lord of the Rings Ringwraith costume and here are the results:

The gentleman wearing the costume had a great deal of fun walking around the building scaring his co-workers!

They loved the wear and tear on the garments and the "dirt" on the hems and bottoms of the sleeves!

The costume was made to be worn at the launching of the online computer game Lord of the Rings Online...a game that I also worked on as a graphic artist for four years.

Flowers from Michelle!

2007-03-04T11:27:00.000-08:00

Flowers from Michelle arrived today!

I received these beautiful flowers from my sister Michelle! I've had a pretty rough month or two so she is trying to cheer me up. She

was successful!!!!!

Raven&Leopard

2007-03-03T14:25:00.000-08:00

Here is my raven haired Selina!

And a closeup of her lovely face.

The Bribe

2007-02-24T10:44:00.000-08:00

A Sovah Story in Photos.

Sovah keeping me company at the computer.

Not another photo! Okay Jeanette give me
the camera.

Too many photos... I'll just sit here and pout.

A Bribe No fair! You know I love lilies!

Okay, maybe one photo. (sigh)

Random Photos

2007-02-04T14:41:00.000-08:00

I am so bummed! I broke my left foot in 4 places and I am stuck in a big fat black cast and on crutches. Yuk! I hate it! I have no idea how long I will be stuck in this thing. I will hopefully find out next Tuesday whether or not I will need surgery for it.

Here are some random photos:

Here are some of the dolly friends we met at the Boston Convention.!

Their people are nice too

My Soovahlina in golden curls.

FergieBoomer

These are our wonderful Corgi doggies. They are the sweetest puppies in the whole world.

Teal GibsonGirl Bronze GibsonGirl Silver Sweep Burgundy Bow

Some more of the doll clothing ensembles I have created.

A Happy Surprize!

2007-02-04T13:02:00.000-08:00

I had the great pleasure of being able to go to the Boston doll Convention last September. I can't wait until another convention is held close enough to go to! Soovah went with me (of course) and modeled some of the different ensembles that I have made for her. I met a lot of wonderful people there with whom I can share my love of dolls! Yay!!! Of course I got lost driving in Boston all three days so I am hoping that next time I will be able to stay at the hotel and attend the pajama party! I found a wonderful local doll club at the convention and I have gone to one of the get togethers. It was great! I also ended up volunteering to teach a "Doll Corset in Three Sizes" class at the one day convention being held in Plymouth MA in May. Jeez...I am very nervous but will give it my best efforts! At the Boston convention I entered some of my dolls in the costume contest. Well here is the happy surprize...my Tiny Kitty Snowfairy won First Prize and my beautiful Soovah dressed as the SnowQueen won Second Prize. Wow! Even though my surgery pain was trying to pull me down, I was floating on air!!! Here they are:

My two champions! Thanks for looking!

Soovahlina in Black

2007-02-04T11:52:00.000-08:00

I actually found time to do some sewing for my lovely! I made two of these ensembles and plan to sell one of them on Ebay sans the doll! The ensemble has two sets of sleeves, a beaded reversible bodice, two slips, a sequined gathered undergown, ribboned pantalettes, stockings, skirt with sequined trim front panels, a necklace, a bracelet, a top hat and a red hat.

As you can see, the outfit is very mix and match which is exactly what I intended it to be. I hope you enjoyed taking a look at Soovah's new ensemble. I certainly enjoyed creating it!

Serafina "The Gypsy Dancer"

2006-07-09T17:03:00.000-07:00

This is my lovely 16 Inch Ball jointed doll named Serafina. I made this outfit for a contest but then couldn't take decent photos of it in time to enter. Since then we have bought a better digital camera. This outfit has lots of detailing, but then, thats part of the fun!

Sovahlina in Blue Seas

2006-07-09T16:45:00.000-07:00

Here is another "Just for Fun" dress I made for Sovahlina. I really love these colors and how the fabric goes from light to dark. The colors and textures of the fabrics on the market these days are soooo fabulous and when I sew for dolls I don't have to worry about buying yards and yards.

P.S. Just wait till you see Sovah as a red head!

A New Look!

2006-07-09T16:35:00.000-07:00

Here is Sovahlina with an entirely different look!

This was a fun outfit to put together!

Sovahlina

2006-07-09T16:23:00.000-07:00

This is Sovahlina my beautiful 60cm Ball Jointed Doll. I think she is the loveliest doll I have ever owned. She was made by a company called Elf Doll in Korea. She wears wigs so I can change her look very easily and she is very poseable. The gown she is wearing is one of my creations. It is not from any period in particular...its just a romantic dress for a lovely lady.

Evening Gowns

2006-06-16T09:28:00.000-07:00

Here are three evening gowns that I designed. The pale blue one is from the 1910 era when hobble skirts were all the vogue! I love beading the outfits because it adds so much to a garment. I have to use teeny tiny beads though and a very thin, almost wire needle to sew them on.

These are all Tonner dolls. They are 16 inches tall and very lovely. (Note...I am not in any way affiliated with any of the doll companies whose dolls I use as my models!)

Please excuse the wrinkled background. It was a put something there quick so we can get these photos taken set up.

Thanks for taking a look at my girls!

Butterfly Fairies

2006-06-15T06:24:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple of my little 10 inch fairies. I used Tonner Tiny Kitty dolls. I still have the Magenta fairy but I gave the Yellow Rose Fairy away to my sister. I will be putting other fairies up for auction on Ebay soon. These doll costumes are so much fun to create! I get to use all kinds of cool stuff like flower petals, beads, butterflies and glitter.

My Egyptian Queen

2006-06-15T06:18:00.000-07:00

This is one of my favorite outfits! The doll is a Tonner Esme. This outfit has lots of beading and detailed assessories which I created myself so that the outfit would look complete. I don't know if I will be making another one for ebay yet. She took a lot of work to complete! What do you think?

My Renaissance Girl

2006-06-15T06:02:00.000-07:00

Here are pictures of my Italian Renaissance Outfit. The doll is a Gene doll. Its hard to see but the outer gown has a bead in each little square. She has a chemise, middle dress (that can be worn without the outer dress) , a beaded outer dress with sleeves, a beaded Juliet cap, earrings, necklace and boots. I made two of these outfits: one for myself and one to sell on ebay. She will be going up on ebay soon. I love to sew for dolls...they never complain and they don't gain or lose weight! (grin)

Pictures of my girls

2006-06-15T05:43:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures of my doll costumes. I made the clothes, not the dolls! The title of the first outfit is "Erte in Gold". The title of the second outfit is "Erte in Black".

These outfits are inspired by the father of Art Deco, Erte AKA Romain de Tirtoff, a mirror of fashion for 75 years and most famous during the 20's and 30's.

Jeanette's got a brand new blog

2006-06-03T18:53:00.000-07:00

This is a test of Jeanette's broadcasting system. It is only a test. If anyone actually logs on to this blog and reads it, please reply so that I know its working. This has been a test of Jeanette's Broadcasting System. ;>